Shantiniketan can be accessed by train through the nearest railway station, Bolpur Railway Station which is about 3 km away from Shantiniketan. Regular trains connect Bolpur with major cities like Kolkata, Delhi, and other parts of West Bengal. From the railway station, local transportation such as taxis and rickshaws are available to reach Shantiniketan.
The nearest airport to Shantiniketan is the Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, which is approximately 213 km away. It is well connected with domestic as well as international flights. After arriving at the airport, one can hire a taxi or take a bus to Shantiniketan, which takes around 3-4 hours.
Shantiniketan is well-connected by road and can be accessed via state buses, private buses, or self-driving. The main connecting road is the Panagarh-Morgram Highway. From Kolkata, one can take the SH 2 and AH1 and then the SH 14 directly to reach Shantiniketan.
To provide a comprehensive guide for the top 10 cities in India, here is how you can reach Shantiniketan. I'll list the approximate distance by road and the suggested routes, also including the stopovers and mode of transportation (road, train, flight).
| City | Distance by Road (approx.) | Suggested Route | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 2,030 km | Stopover at Raipur | Direct trains to Howrah, then change for Bolpur | Direct flights to Kolkata |
| Delhi | 1,500 km | Stopover at Varanasi | Direct trains to Howrah, then change for Bolpur | Direct flights to Kolkata |
| Bangalore | 2,060 km | Stopover at Vizag | Direct trains to Howrah, then change for Bolpur | Direct flights to Kolkata |
| Hyderabad | 1,560 km | Stopover at Vizag | Direct trains to Howrah, then change for Bolpur | Direct flights to Kolkata |
| Chennai | 1,850 km | Stopover at Odisha | Direct trains to Howrah, then change for Bolpur | Direct flights to Kolkata |
| Kolkata | 160 km | Direct route via SH 2 and AH1 | Direct trains available | - |
| Ahmedabad | 1,975 km | Stopover at Nagpur | Direct trains to Howrah, then change for Bolpur | Direct flights to Kolkata |
| Pune | 1,995 km | Stopover at Raipur | Direct trains to Howrah, then change for Bolpur | Direct flights to Kolkata |
| Jaipur | 1,550 km | Stopover at Agra | Direct trains to Howrah, then change for Bolpur | Direct flights to Kolkata |
| Surat | 2,100 km | Stopover at Nagpur | Direct trains to Howrah, then change for Bolpur | Direct flights to Kolkata |
Please note that this information is based on standard routes and may vary depending on the exact location within the city, road conditions, and changes in the railway and flight schedules.
Nearest Railway Station: Bolpur Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata
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